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Summary: Archaic Smile is Something Special
Review: This cleverly-titled collection is a stunning debut. I don't usually care much for poems that rewrite mythology but Stallings breathes life--wry humor and genuine emotion--into her versions of Greek mythology. The poems set in the contemporary world are equally adept. Can't wait to see what else this promising poet will deliver.
Rating:
Summary: Archaic Smile is Something Special
Review: This cleverly-titled collection is a stunning debut. I don't usually care much for poems that rewrite mythology but Stallings breathes life--wry humor and genuine emotion--into her versions of Greek mythology. The poems set in the contemporary world are equally adept. Can't wait to see what else this promising poet will deliver.
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Summary: Baby Doll Poetry
Review: This is a pretty good book, and Ms. Stallings is a pretty good poet. Her poems are psychologically girlish and naïve, but technically competent and musical. Among the bad to mediocre poems in this collection, few were able to move or surprise me. Perhaps because I am too much of a cynic and curmudgeon?Ms. Stallings possesses a minor talent, one that other formalists are seriously lacking: She's blessed with a fine ear and a delicate touch. However, this reader requires more vision and psychological depth from his poets. Tonight I will reach for Richard Moore and Tom Riley. I'll put this book away for my daughter, and I'll give Ms Stallings 2 stars.
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Summary: Baby Doll Poetry
Review: This is a pretty good book, and Ms. Stallings is a pretty good poet. Her poems are psychologically girlish and naïve, but technically competent and musical. Among the bad to mediocre poems in this collection, few were able to move or surprise me. Perhaps because I am too much of a cynic and curmudgeon? Ms. Stallings possesses a minor talent, one that other formalists are seriously lacking: She's blessed with a fine ear and a delicate touch. However, this reader requires more vision and psychological depth from his poets. Tonight I will reach for Richard Moore and Tom Riley. I'll put this book away for my daughter, and I'll give Ms Stallings 2 stars.
Rating:
Summary: Baby Doll Poetry
Review: This is a pretty good book, and Ms. Stallings is a pretty good poet. Her poems are psychologically girlish and naïve, but technically competent and musical. Among the bad to mediocre poems in this collection, few were able to move or surprise me. Perhaps because I am too much of a cynic and curmudgeon? Ms. Stallings possesses a minor talent, one that other formalists are seriously lacking: She's blessed with a fine ear and a delicate touch. However, this reader requires more vision and psychological depth from his poets. Tonight I will reach for Richard Moore and Tom Riley. I'll put this book away for my daughter, and I'll give Ms Stallings 2 stars.
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